Volunteer! Stay Involved.
There are dozens of ways to be involved as a parent, guardian, or grandparent at King; this is just a sampling. Nothing models leadership qualities for our children better than seeing US be leaders!
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If you are interested in doing any of these things, visit the PTA page to learn who to contact, or just ask – we’ll connect you!
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Room Parents – 6th Grade Only
Way easier than being a room parent in elementary school! Help plan a community-building welcome dinner for your class – with tons of support and guidance from experienced parents plus a PTA sponsored caterer!
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Sixth Grade Homeroom classes have Room Parents who support teachers with field trips, in-class parent participation, communications, and community building among 6th grade families. It is vital that each homeroom have at least one dedicated room parent (co-room parents are fine!) to help make the kids’ first year at King a happy and memorable one. Contact Jackie Murillo if you are interested in becoming a room parent or getting involved in supporting the 6th grade community. Jackie and the team of 6th grade room parents will be sharing ways to connect during the time of distance learning.
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Make a donation to the Friends of King giving campaign
Parents pay for dozens of important programs at King. Our goal is 100% participation; give what you can. If every family gives $300, we will make our programming goals!
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Come to a Parent Education Event, Concert, Play, PTA Meeting, Game, Party
It’s all good!
Green Coordinator
Work with students, staff, parents and Green Schools leaders, develop ways to reduce solid waste at King.
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Welcome Event for New Families
Introduce new families to our community.
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Be a Reading Tutor or Writing Coach
One-on-one work with a student makes a real difference. Free training!
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Gardens & Yards
Maintain and improve King’s outdoor spaces.
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Hospitality
Food is at the heart of King’s efforts to build community and show thanks to our teachers and staff. The Hospitality Team coordinates food for school events and staff appreciation meals. Parent volunteers and the Hospitality PTA members can always use help at events to set-up, decorate, serve, and cleanup. For staff appreciation meals, the PTA usually purchases main dishes, with sides dishes and desserts donated by parents. The hospitality team is finding ways to support and show appreciation for teachers and staff from a distance. If you’d like to get involved, contact Patrick Hamill or Kelly Marston.
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Outdoor Work Parties
Carpentry, Landscaping, Tree Work, Painting…
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Finance
PTA Financial Planning, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Oversight.
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Fundraising
Fundraising is an absolutely critical component of our school’s success and can only flourish with the help of our community members. Our two biggest fundraising efforts are the Friends of King campaign and the spring Run-A-Thon. If you would like to help with the Friends of King campaign or the annual Run-A-Thon, contact PTA presidents.
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After-school Programs
Coaching, Team Parents, & Classes – Teams and classes need parent support – be a coach, a driver, a snack or logistics provider, a teacher, or helper!
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Tours
King organizes tours and information sessions for prospective families. Tours and information sessions are offered each year by the PTA and will be held virtually until in-person tours are allowed. If you are an organized parent who enjoys outreach to potential new students and families, please contact Anna Giske for more info.
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Newsletter
Write or edit monthly newsletter for parents, working with Principal.
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Communications
Manage twice-weekly e-mail digests for the e-tree, write content for the website.
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Earthquake & Safety
Disaster & Emergency Preparedness
PE Uniforms
Manage school uniforms and coordinate delivery for the Welcome Fair.
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Translations
Written and spoken (especially Spanish & Arabic.)
Sports Banquet
Plan the end of year school-wide celebration for all teams/athletes.
School Site Council
Work with staff and other parents to evaluate school programs.
Costumes
Help support drama productions.
Website Maintenance
Update the King website regularly.
Welcome Fair
Help new families get oriented to our school.
Cooking and Gardening Program
Pitch-in in the kitchen, or do a little weeding in our amazing cooking/gardening program.
Fall Festival
Run an activity at our free annual celebration!
6th Grade Welcome Dinners
Plan a party where you get to meet your new classmates’ families and teachers.
Whatever we do, added all up, is HUGE! Contact the PTA or visit the PTA page to get involved